Eight Seconds and a Blessing: Hank “The Yank” Kellogg Dominates the Permian Basin Military Rodeo

Some athletes compete for rankings. Some compete for money. And some compete because the sport chose them — because walking away was never an option. Hank “The Yank” Kellogg is the third kind. And this past weekend at the Permian Basin Military Rodeo, he reminded everyone exactly what that looks like.

The Ride

When the gate swung open, Hank had eight seconds.

Eight seconds is the entire rest of bull riding. It's the difference between glory and ground. Hank got there — clean, controlled, dominant — and he was the only rider that day who did.

He took home all the money in the pot.

In bull riding, covering your bull when no one else can is the purest form of winning. It's not just about the score — it's about being the last man standing when the dust settles. That's exactly what Hank did.

Where He Stands

That win wasn't just a moment — it moved the needle in a big way. Hank is now sitting number one in bull riding in the PAFRA standings for the 2026 season, and number one in bull riding in the FDREC standings for the 2026 season. Two circuits. One name at the top of both.

The 2026 season is still unfolding, and Hank is already setting the tone.

More Than an Athlete

What makes Hank's story resonate beyond the arena is who he is outside of it. A disabled veteran, Hank carries the discipline, grit, and selfless commitment of military service into everything he does — including the way he competes. The Permian Basin Military Rodeo wasn't just a fitting venue. It was a homecoming of sorts. A place where the values he's lived by — service, sacrifice, perseverance — are woven into the fabric of the event itself.

And when it was over, his first words weren't about the ranking or the payout.

They were: “All the glory to the good lord above.”

That's Hank.

Why Lucid Reality Rides with Hank

At Lucid Reality Xtreme Sports, we don't just sponsor athletes — we align with people who embody the brand at their core. Hank “The Yank” Kellogg is exactly that. He's a competitor who has faced real adversity — on the battlefield and in the arena — and keeps showing up. Keeps climbing. Keeps winning.

That's the Lucid Reality standard: live life limitless — with intention, with faith, and with everything you've got.

We're proud to have Hank repping the brand, and we'll be following every ride of his 2026 season right here on this blog.

Wear the Collab

The Hank "The Yank" x Lucid Reality longhorn collection — tees, hoodies, crewnecks, and trucker caps — is live in the shop. Limited run. When they're gone, they're gone.

Congratulations, Hank

From the entire Lucid Reality family — congratulations on the win, the pot, and the top spot on two circuits. You earned every bit of it. Now let's keep riding.

Follow Hank's season and stay locked in to the Lucid Reality blog for athlete updates, event coverage, and everything extreme sports.

Live life limitless.
— Zach Nash, Chief Lucid
Lucid Reality Xtreme Sports

Photo - April McDermid